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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.04, 4,298.48 and 1,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.04, 4,298.48 and 1,133.88 is: 1,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.04 : 4,298.48 = 1,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.04/4,298.48 = 1,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.04x = 4,298.48 × 1,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.04x = 4,873,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,960.50/2,864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.78

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